The Largest States in the World in 1400
On the world border map for 1400, the largest state was Northern Yuan, with about 6.27 million km² — some 4% of the world's land. It was followed by Timurid Empire and Ming Empire.
The 20 largest states in 1400
| Rank | State | Area | Share of world land | Rank in 1300 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Northern Yuan | 6.27 million km² | 4.2% | new |
| 2 | Timurid Empire | 5.09 million km² | 3.4% | new |
| 3 | Ming Empire | 4.28 million km² | 2.9% | new |
| 4 | White Horde | 3.72 million km² | 2.5% | new |
| 5 | Sultanate of Delhi | 2.94 million km² | 2.0% | 5 |
| 6 | Kalmar Union | 2.82 million km² | 1.9% | new |
| 7 | Chagatai Khanate | 2.17 million km² | 1.5% | 4 |
| 8 | Blue Horde | 1.83 million km² | 1.2% | new |
| 9 | Tibet | 1.79 million km² | 1.2% | 6 |
| 10 | Mali | 1.57 million km² | 1.1% | 7 |
| 11 | Mamluk Sultanate | 1.24 million km² | 0.8% | 9 |
| 12 | Holy Roman Empire | 920,000 km² | 0.6% | 11 |
| 13 | Poland-Lithuania | 910,000 km² | 0.6% | new |
| 14 | Novgorod | 880,000 km² | 0.6% | 12 |
| 15 | Pagan | 730,000 km² | 0.5% | 13 |
| 16 | Hafsid Caliphate | 680,000 km² | 0.5% | 14 |
| 17 | Srivijaya Empire | 640,000 km² | 0.4% | 15 |
| 18 | Madagascar | 430,000 km² | 0.3% | 18 |
| 19 | Andean states and chiefdoms | 430,000 km² | 0.3% | 20 |
| 20 | Makkura | 400,000 km² | 0.3% | – |
Areas are measured from the border polygons of the map and are approximate; claimed areas, tributaries and unorganised land are not included.
Largest states by region
Europe
| Rank | State | Area |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kalmar Union | 2.82 million km² |
| 2 | Blue Horde | 1.83 million km² |
| 3 | Holy Roman Empire | 920,000 km² |
| 4 | Poland-Lithuania | 910,000 km² |
| 5 | Novgorod | 880,000 km² |
Asia
| Rank | State | Area |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Northern Yuan | 6.27 million km² |
| 2 | Timurid Empire | 5.09 million km² |
| 3 | Ming Empire | 4.28 million km² |
| 4 | White Horde | 3.72 million km² |
| 5 | Sultanate of Delhi | 2.94 million km² |
Africa
| Rank | State | Area |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mali | 1.57 million km² |
| 2 | Mamluk Sultanate | 1.24 million km² |
| 3 | Madagascar | 430,000 km² |
| 4 | Makkura | 400,000 km² |
| 5 | Kanem-Bornu | 370,000 km² |
Americas
| Rank | State | Area |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Andean states and chiefdoms | 430,000 km² |
| 2 | Aymara kingdoms | 390,000 km² |
| 3 | Taino | 170,000 km² |
| 4 | Maya city-states | 100,000 km² |
| 5 | Zapotec Empire | 90,000 km² |
Oceania
| Rank | State | Area |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tuʻi Tonga Empire | 20,000 km² |
Questions
What was the largest country in the world in 1400?
Northern Yuan, with about 6.27 million km², on the border map for 1400.
What were the five largest states in 1400?
1. Northern Yuan (6.27 million km²); 2. Timurid Empire (5.09 million km²); 3. Ming Empire (4.28 million km²); 4. White Horde (3.72 million km²); 5. Sultanate of Delhi (2.94 million km²).
What was the largest state in Europe in 1400?
Kalmar Union, with about 2.82 million km².
What was the largest state in Asia in 1400?
Northern Yuan, with about 6.27 million km².
What was the largest state in Africa in 1400?
Mali, with about 1.57 million km².
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Last updated 10 November 2026. Sources: border data from historical-basemaps, land and rivers from Natural Earth; texts written for Chronica Maps from standard reference works. How we make the maps.